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Key Findings: H1N1 and COVID-19 Spread in U.S. Metropolises Public health researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health used computer modeling to reconstruct…

Rising concerns in a familiar thread When epidemiologists speak of a disease’s “return,” they reference patterns that sound alarms even before a hospital ward fills.…

Overview: Tracking sexually transmitted infections in 2024 In 2024, EU/EEA member states intensified their efforts to monitor sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to assess progress…

Introduction: A milestone in pathogen surveillance collaboration From October 27 to 29, 2025, Cape Town hosted a pivotal gathering that underscored a simple but powerful…

Introduction: A Public Health Lens on SARS-CoV-2 in Germany From the first biomarkers of SARS-CoV-2 to the rapid deployment of genomic surveillance, Germany’s public health…

Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic prompted unprecedented public health action across Germany, with an evolving understanding of viral evolution and a rapid expansion of surveillance systems.…

Introduction Household crowding has long been recognized as a determinant of health, influencing respiratory infections, chronic disease management, and overall mortality. In South Africa’s rural…

Introduction Household crowding has long been recognized as a determinant of health, influencing respiratory infections, chronic disease outcomes, and overall mortality. In rural and peri-urban…
